K9 Argos – Cleveland Heights, Ohio

Cleveland Heights Police Department mourns loss of retired K9

It is with great sadness that the CHPD must announce the passing of retired K9 Argos. Argos was born in Germany and joined the Police Department in 2012 as a dual purpose patrol K9. He was a dedicated member of the department who never missed a day of work and loved patrolling the streets with his partner. Argos served and protected the community with his keen ability of finding drugs, evidence and suspects. Argos certainly had a nose for the job and was an excellent tracker who was able to solve crimes by locating suspects wanted in connection with such crimes as burglary and robbery.Over the years Argos made quite an impression on the many people he met. He was often seen walking his partner through the business districts and he would always take the time to stop and let people pet him. He attended countless block parties and community events and he loved kids. While our K9 Officers never get the credit they deserve for all their hard work and endless dedication to protecting their communities, Argos never complained. He was always willing to come out on a moment’s notice to do the job he loved so much. Our deepest condolences to his partner Jeff on his loss. Thank you Argos for your service to the community. You will be missed. May you rest in peace.

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Submitted By Jim Cortina

James A. Cortina has been involved with police dogs since 1972 and currently on the Board of Directors for the Connecticut Police Work Dog Association Inc. Jim has been appointed as Treasurer since its inception in 1991. Jim is one of the charter members of the C.P.W.D.A. organization. Since 1975 he has been a certified professional dog trainer and received his Master Trainer Certification in 1985. During his career he has provided armed K-9 strike crowd control for security agencies in Connecticut and out of state security companies. In conjunction with other members of the Connecticut Police Work Dog Association Inc. Board of Directors, he helped to draft Connecticut Statute 53-247(e) "Intentional Injury or Killing of Police K-9" which was passed by the Senate in 1993 and also assisted in implementing the prestigious Daniel Wasson Memorial K-9 Award in 1992. In 1993 he helped coordinate the North American Police Work Dog Association Nationals in New London, Connecticut. He was appointed Training Director for the New London County Work Dog Association from 1985-1987. He performed decoy work for Connecticut Police Work Dog Association Inc. in police K-9 demonstrations, trained several local police department canines, and coordinated training workshops for out-of-state police departments. He participated in the United States Police K-9 Association Trials in Croton on Hudson, New York in 1985 as a decoy. He is an avid photographer and received photography awards in 1989, 1990, and 1991 and currently takes photographs for the Connecticut Police Work Dog Association Inc.
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